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RODLMAO!!!!! Im in high spirits!

*Curtsies deeply but has to laugh* Indeed I thought it rather humorous myself. I fear I shall have to try it...

Salty..Now that is really evil! Chocolate! Now you have my sweet tooth in an uproar...

Grilling tip As every Southerner knows, come spring it will be time to get ready for that all-important cooking technique of the south --- outdoor grilling! I have just found out there are many stores (not just in the South) where you can get a FREE Bar-B-Q grill! In these tough times free useful items are very welcome. You can get a free BBQ grill from any of the following stores: A&P Albertsons Costco Dan's Food Lion Fry's HEB Home Depot Big Lots Brookshire's Lowes Publix Safeway Sam's Club Tesco Target United Supermarket Vons Trader Joe's Wal-Mart Winn-Dixie I especially like the higher rack -- which can be used for keeping things warm! Just make sure to get a metal one... the plastic ones don't do so well. Ya'll enjoy now!

*Grins* and Teasingly pokes Animal! I love my Trident...Now Ill have to have one made...

Happy Natal Day! Hope it's wonderful!

Hey and welcome to the Pub! Glad to see you have made it to us and glad we are to have you..*Grins* This thread is to introduce yourself. However feel more than free to post your website with all your goodies in the Thieves Market. Again Welcome to the Pub!

Generously found and brought to our attention By Lady B and pulled from the Tavern... Another recipe from "Tidings of the 18th Century" by Beth Gilgun. Ship's Bread. I have yet to try this along with a lot of other recipes at events. But figured some of ye out there may fancy this particular recipe. " Mix together 2 cups of flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Work in 1 teaspoon shortening and then add about 1/2 cup water. Beat the dough with a mallet until is about 1/2 inch thick. Fold the dough over itself into 6 layers. Beat it thin again and refold and beat it about 5 ot 6 times more. Before cutting into pieces, beat the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into squares about 2 inches across and bake for 30 minutes at about 325 degrees. Store tightly covered, but it may be taken on scouts in a fabric bag. " I wish anyone luck with this recipe. :) ~Lady B

Lavender Mint Chip Cookies The mint chips, lavender and chocolate in these cookies create a new and very interesting flavor. 1 1/4 cups butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 3/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup Andes Creme De Menthe baking chips 6 tsp. of ground lavender Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa and ground lavender. Add to the butter- egg mixture- beat well for one minute. Add pecans and chips. Mix well, and spoon onto un-greased cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until the cookies look puffy with cracks on top. They should fall and flatten as soon as you take them out of the oven. Do not over bake.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread This recipe is so moist! The lavender compliments the lemon extremely well. A perfect summertime bread with light lunches. You'll also want to try the lavender lemonade. 1 lemon cake mix 1 pkg. instant lemon pudding 1 cup water 3 beaten eggs 3/4 cup oil 1/2 cup poppy seeds 4 tsp. ground lavender Mix all ingredients together and beat for 3-5 minutes, then bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes

Lavender Pecan Crisps This is a favorite of everyone who visits the farm and our most popular cookie! 2 cups sugar 2 cups butter 3 cups flour 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. soda 4 cups corn flakes 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted) 6 tsp. ground lavender Cream sugar and butter. Add dry ingredients, then fold in corn flakes and pecans. Spoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Lavender 1+1/4 cups butter or margarine 1+1/2 cups white sugar ½ cup lavender sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour ¾ cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup chopped nuts 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Do not grease the cookie sheets. Cream butter with sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and mix. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa, and add to the butter-egg mixture. Whip well about 1 minute. Add nuts and chocolate chips. Mix well, spoon plum-sized balls of dough onto the cookie sheets about 3 inches apart. Bake 12-15 minutes until the cookies look puffy with cracks on top. Do not over bake. Cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack until firm. They keep well stored in airtight containers in a cool place.

Roasted Pork Chops with Herbs of Provence 4 large pork chops 1 tablespoon herbs of Provence ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter Rub the meat evenly with the herbs and spices, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the pork chops on a roasting rack, and cover with foil. Bake 17 minutes, remove the cover, turn over and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake 10 minutes longer or until the center of the chop is not pink. Melt the butter and drizzle over the chops. Place under the broiler and lightly brown the tops. Serve with roasted or mashed potatoes and a salad.

Roasted Potatoes with Herbs of Provence This is a delicious dish and makes a wonderful presentation. 4 medium potatoes 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon herbs of Provence 1 tablespoon of olive oil Cut the potatoes into wedges lengthwise. In a medium pot, bring salted water to boil, add potatoes and cook 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain potatoes. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a cookie sheet. At this point the potatoes can wait until you’re almost ready to serve. Place under the broiler and broil 5-10 minutes until the edges start browning. Serve immediately.

Lavender Lemonade We have found this lemonade to be a very refreshing treat, especially during the warm spring and summer months. The surprising flavor is elusive and yet quite unforgettable. 3 large lemons 1 large pitcher of ice cold water with ice ½ cup boiling water 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon lavender in a tea ball Squeeze the juice from 2 lemons. Slice the third lemon thinly. Combine the boiling water with lavender, let steep 3 minutes, remove lavender and add the sugar and dissolve. All to the pitcher of ice water along with the sliced lemon. You may want to adjust the amount of lemon juice and sugar to taste. Serve chilled.

Lavender Sugar You can easily make your own lavender sugar. Use it in your kitchen or give as gifts in decorative jars 6 cups sugar 6 teaspoons dried lavender buds Grind the lavender buds in a grinder or a mortar. (Coffee grinders work well for this) Mix with sugar. Store in airtight jars. It will be ready to use after 4 weeks. Alternative methods: There are several ways to make lavender sugar. If you have fresh lavender flowers on a stalk, cut the stalk off and place the flower spike in a jar. Cover with sugar. Shake every few days. It will be ready to use after 4 weeks. Another way is to place whole buds in sugar, either fresh or dry, and sift them out before using in a recipe.

Ingredients shortcrust pastry (or pre-made shortcrust pie shell - 9 inch diameter) 1/2 lb cheese curds 3 tablespoons rose water 2 tablespoons currants 3 egg yolks 3 ounces butter 3 tablespoons sugar nutmeg, grated (to taste) mace (optional) Directions 1NB Ricotta cheese can be used in place of cheese curd or you can make your own cheese curd very easily. 2Prepare a deep short-crust pastry shell (9-10 inches across) and bake it blind for 10-15 minutes in a hot oven. 3Remove from oven and allow to cool. 4(Or have your pre-made pastry shell waiting.) Place the cheese curd and softened butter in a bowl and blend well. 5Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating them well into the mixture. 6Add the rosewater, sugar, currants and nutmeg to the mixture and beat in well. 7Pour the filling into the cooled pastry case and bake in a moderate oven (gas Mark 4, 180C or 350F) for 30-45 minutes. (Warning- once the mixture is poured into the pie shell, it should be baked straight away. Otherwise it will start to separate and become oily and not cook well.)(The cheesecake should have risen a little and be a golden color.). 8Lift from oven and lightly dust with ground mace (if desired).

Celebrating!!!!

1) One thing you ate today--Double cheeseburger with cheese covered tater tots and a choclate malt. 2) One thing you saw today (big or small)--My Droctor 3) Name of a person you spoke to--Stynky right before I was late to my Dr. *pokes Stynky with her Trident* 4) Name of a person you thought of but didn't see.--Haunting Lily, William Red Wake, Maeve, Sterling, Dorian, and my Dad

Released with full honors from my Dr..and Im feeling so devilish..heaven help you all....*Grins*

*Hides from Lily and her whip*..She means it to..specially when her whip is out..Trust me I know... Well Im glad you decided on the hinges issue. Sophie is very smart..bet you could teach her how to play.

Nay I have not..Never heard of it actually. I need to get out more... Nothing..I am eating nothing at this moment...Although Peanut butter and jelly sounds wonderful right now...

LOL This is the box we were talking about on the phone when the hinges came up??? It's beautiful, very nicely done!

Together?!?! Orange Juice...no pulp

*Grins* That makes two of us Lady B...about that drink..A Plunder Me Cherry with extra cherries please sir... *Goes to find her french text book*